Zermatt offers glorious winter activities across the incredibly beautiful adjacent ranges. The highest accent is the Matterhorn glacier paradise at 3883 metres, followed by Gornergrat at 3039 metres with Sunnegga and Schwarzsee Paradise not far behind.

For more information regarding Zermatt ski holidays contact a friendly Flight Centre consultant and don't forget to ask about our great deals on hotels, tours, travel insurance, transfers and more.

Fast Facts

Ski Season:
Late November - Late April

Opening Times:
8.30am - 4.30pm/5pm

Terrain Grades:
23% beginner, 57% intermediate & 20% advanced

Elevation:
1620m base elevation, 3820m top elevation

Lifts:
34 lifts

Ski School:
Child and adult ski school catering to all ski and snowboard abilities

Cost of a Day Pass:
AU$70

Car parks:
Zermatt is a car-free village. Leave your car outside town and take electric shuttle to your hotel.

Getting There

The nearest airports to Zermatt are in Basel, Geneva and Sion. There are regular trains to Zermatt. Book flights online

Accommodation

There is a large variety of accommodation options in Zermatt catering to all tastes and budgets. Book accommodation online

Car Hire

If you'd like to explore more of Switzerland, hire a car at your arrival airport. Please be aware that you cannot drive into central Zermatt. Chains are essential so be sure to hire them also. You can book your car online to guarantee availability.

Travel Insurance

Skiing and snowboarding are great activities. So you can enjoy the snow with peace of mind, consider travel insurance for your winter holiday.

Events

Zermatt hosts many winter events including the Horu Trophy Curling Tournament, Ski-mountaineering Race and Zermatt Unplugged.

All Inclusive Packages

For an all inclusive ski holiday package including flights, tours, ski passes and more please contact a Flight Centre consultant on 133 133 or fill in the enquiry form below.

Trail Map

Download the below PDF for a detailed map of the different trails available at Zermatt. On this map, blue lines represent beginner trails, red are intermediate, black are advanced, and orange lines are extreme trails.

Zermatt Trail Map [PDF]

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